At Magee Weaving (our mill in Donegal) and Magee 1866 we have been part of a community weaving Donegal tweed for over a century. Donegal tweed is part of our DNA - a traditional woollen fabric identified by its characteristic nepps or flecks of colours spun into the yarn, it is a type of fabric which is rooted in the culture and community of the county of Donegal and has a heritage that needs to be protected. It is also a fabric that can work for a sustainable future; made from natural fibres which are both biodegradable and renewable.

 

Donegal tweed being created in the Magee Weaving mill in Donegal town. Patrick Temple, CEO of Magee Weaving.

 

PGI STATUS

The industry and Donegal Tweed Association (Magee Weaving, Molloy & Sons, Studio Donegal, McNutt and Eddie Doherty) hope to be awarded a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) following a decision by the European Commission to widen the categories of goods that could be protected. This would mean only fabric produced in County Donegal could be described as a Donegal tweed. We will work with our community to protect our culture, skills and our industry into the future, watch this space…

 

“The wonderful thing about a PGI is that it creates a pure message to the consumer and they know they're buying a genuine fabric woven in Donegal.”

Patrick Temple, CEO Magee Weaving

 

Mist rising over Mount Errigal, the Magee Weaving Donegal tweed archive books.

 

 

The Donegal Tweed Association includes: Magee Weaving, Studio Donegal, Molloy & Sons, McNutt and Eddie Doherty.

Rolling out heather hued Donegal tweed in herringbone pattern in the Magee Weaving mill. Blooming heather as seen in the Donegal landscape.

 

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